My Foolish Heart
The Brass Ring Lyrics

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The night is like a lovely tune
Beware my foolish heart
How white the ever constant moon
Take care my foolish heart

There's a line between love and fascination
That's hard to see, how many names such as this
For they both have the very same sensation

When you're locked in the magic of a kiss

Her lips are much too close to mine
Beware my foolish heart
But should our eager lips combine
Then let the fire start

For this time it isn't fascination
Or a dream that will fade and fall apart

It's love, this time it's love
My foolish heart

Overall Meaning

The Brass Ring's song My Foolish Heart beautifully captures the bittersweet emotions of falling in love. The song's opening lines "The night is like a lovely tune, Beware my foolish heart" set the tone for a restrained emotional journey. The reference to the ever constant moon implies that the night is perfect for romance, but the singer is cautious because of the potential heartbreak that might come with it.

The following lines talk about the fine line between love and fascination, suggesting that the singer might not be sure whether what they feel is true love or just infatuation. The singer acknowledges that both feelings share a similar sensation, which makes it hard not to get swept away in the moment. The lyrics "when you're locked in the magic of a kiss" further suggest a sense of irresistible attraction.

The final verse of the song takes a more hopeful turn. The lyrics "For this time it isn't fascination or a dream that will fade and fall apart, it's love, this time it's love, my foolish heart" indicate that the singer has come to the realization that what they feel is indeed true love. Despite being cautious at first, they are now ready to let go and start a fire with their eager lips.

Line by Line Meaning

The night is like a lovely tune
The night feels pleasant and melodious

Beware my foolish heart
Be cautious because love can lead to heartbreak

How white the ever constant moon
The moon is bright and always present

Take care my foolish heart
Be careful with your emotions and protect your heart

There's a line between love and fascination
It's difficult to distinguish between infatuation and love

That's hard to see, how many names such as this
It's challenging to identify how many words describe these intense feelings

For they both have the very same sensation
Both love and infatuation have similar emotions

When you're locked in the magic of a kiss
When you're under the spell of a sweet kiss

Her lips are much too close to mine
The person's lips are too close for comfort

But should our eager lips combine
If the person's lips unite with mine

Then let the fire start
Let the passion ignite